Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



Only he must not acquire many horses for himself or cause the people to return to Egypt in order to acquire many horses, since the LORD has said to you, 'You shall never return that way again.' Verse ConceptsHorsesKings, Duties OfNeverPeople not returningAcquiring Horses


If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. Verse ConceptsBeing A LeaderCivic RighteousnessKings, Duties OfCommerceAuthorityfairness

The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God, Verse ConceptsFearGod, The RockReverence, And BlessingKings, Duties OfKings, How They Should ActMagistratesCivil GovernmentReverence To GodAuthorityFearing God

and said to the judges, "Consider what you do, for you judge not for man but for the LORD. He is with you in giving judgment. Verse ConceptsKings, Duties OfMagistratesGod With Specific PeopleMaking DecisionsJudgement

Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.


Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king, and by steadfast love his throne is upheld. Verse ConceptsSafetyKings, Duties OfAuthority


In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined. Verse ConceptsMany CombatantsFew PeopleKings And PrideSource Of Honour

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress; read more.
let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.

The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God, Verse ConceptsFearGod, The RockReverence, And BlessingKings, Duties OfKings, How They Should ActMagistratesCivil GovernmentReverence To GodAuthorityFearing God

For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations! May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him!

Make your vows to the LORD your God and perform them; let all around him bring gifts to him who is to be feared, who cuts off the spirit of princes, who is to be feared by the kings of the earth.

All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O LORD, for they have heard the words of your mouth, and they shall sing of the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD.

It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it. read more.
In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.

Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. Verse ConceptsKings Warned AboutArrogance, Characterizes The WickedEleganceLyingUnfitting Things

A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes. Verse ConceptsEvil EyesJudgment SeatLeaders, PoliticalSittingThroneWinnowingGood Kings

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It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out. As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel; read more.
take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

For the word of the king is supreme, and who may say to him, "What are you doing?" Verse ConceptsWhat Do You Do?AuthorityPowerThe Power Of Words

If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. Verse ConceptsBeing A LeaderCivic RighteousnessKings, Duties OfCommerceAuthorityfairness




take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness. Verse Conceptsethics, socialCivic RighteousnessAuthorityRemoving People From Your Lifewickedness


Only he must not acquire many horses for himself or cause the people to return to Egypt in order to acquire many horses, since the LORD has said to you, 'You shall never return that way again.' Verse ConceptsHorsesKings, Duties OfNeverPeople not returningAcquiring Horses


If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. Verse ConceptsBeing A LeaderCivic RighteousnessKings, Duties OfCommerceAuthorityfairness

The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God, Verse ConceptsFearGod, The RockReverence, And BlessingKings, Duties OfKings, How They Should ActMagistratesCivil GovernmentReverence To GodAuthorityFearing God

and said to the judges, "Consider what you do, for you judge not for man but for the LORD. He is with you in giving judgment. Verse ConceptsKings, Duties OfMagistratesGod With Specific PeopleMaking DecisionsJudgement

Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.


Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king, and by steadfast love his throne is upheld. Verse ConceptsSafetyKings, Duties OfAuthority